Estimation of liver elasticity using the finite element method and four-dimensional computed tomography images as a biomarker of liver fibrosis.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.14723
Abstract: PURPOSE Current radiotherapy planning procedures are generally designed based on anatomical information only and use computed tomography (CT) images that do not incorporate organ-functional information. In this study, we developed a method for estimating liver… read more here.
Keywords: elasticity; liver elasticity; method; liver fibrosis ... See more keywords
Long-term changes in liver elasticity in hepatitis C virus-infected patients with sustained virologic response after treatment with direct-acting antivirals
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DOI: 10.1177/2050640618786067
Abstract: Background The use of interferon-free direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) is associated with a rapid short-term decrease in liver stiffness in chronic hepatitis C-infected patients with sustained virologic response (SVR). Objective The objective of this article… read more here.
Keywords: term; hepatitis; long term; liver stiffness ... See more keywords